Truck Cranes for Auction
When you need a mobile and versatile lifting solution for construction sites, industrial projects or fleet upgrades, truck cranes offer a highly practical choice. At Crane Auction, our truck crane auction listings connect buyers with dependable, road-ready lifting units that continue to play a vital role in today’s heavy equipment landscape.
These cranes are often sourced from construction, logistics, and infrastructure sectors, delivering excellent value for medium to heavy lifting applications. Whether you're after a fully operational mobile crane, a specialised unit for site work, or a collector-worthy example of Australian crane engineering — this is where you’ll find it.
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What is a Truck Crane?
Truck cranes are lifting machines mounted on road-registered truck chassis, combining mobility with heavy lifting capabilities. Designed for quick transport and setup, these cranes have long been a staple on construction sites, infrastructure projects, and industrial operations — well before the rise of highly specialised all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes.
While modern alternatives exist, truck cranes remain a valuable solution in many environments that require dependable, flexible lifting without the overheads of newer models. Many are still in active service, while others attract interest from collectors, restorers, or businesses seeking compatible equipment for legacy fleets.
Our truck crane auction listings are designed to showcase these machines with transparency, giving buyers the chance to acquire a proven crane solution without the investment required for modern high-end units.
Uses for Truck Cranes
While new production has ceased, truck cranes continue to hold relevance across a range of industries. Their simple design, robust construction, and road mobility make them well suited for occasional or site-specific lifting tasks where newer, high-tech cranes may not be practical or cost-effective.
From handling materials in yards and depots to supporting lifting work in agricultural settings and industrial facilities, truck cranes offer dependable performance. They are also frequently used in rail-related operations and by organisations maintaining legacy fleets or undertaking vintage equipment restoration.
Although they may lack the advanced features of today’s mobile cranes, truck cranes are valued for their ease of maintenance, reliability, and suitability in low-use scenarios where affordability and simplicity are key.
Finding Truck Cranes at Auction
Due to their specialised nature, truck cranes don’t always appear regularly on general equipment marketplaces. That’s why Crane Auction offers a dedicated truck crane auction category — streamlining the process for buyers searching for these versatile machines.
Each listing is designed to give you a clear picture of the equipment on offer, including details such as the base truck make and model, crane configuration, lifting capacity, boom reach, control features, photos, and available service history. This transparency helps buyers assess both operational potential and value.
Whether you're after a reliable utility crane or a classic unit with historic appeal, you can register to receive alerts when equipment matching your criteria becomes available.
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Upcoming Auctions & Featured Listings
Check back often for featured equipment and the latest auction events. Listings are updated weekly to reflect demand across Australia’s construction, mining, logistics and energy sectors.
From low-hour fleet cranes to affordable workhorses, Crane Auction connects you with the right asset at the right time.
The Crane Auction Advantage
Crane Auction is Australia’s only crane-specialist auction platform. Our listings are reviewed by experienced industry professionals who understand the true value of lifting equipment — from both operational and historical perspectives.
Our truck crane auction category is trusted by buyers who prioritise practicality and performance. Whether you’re after a dependable backup crane, a mobile lifting solution for remote sites, or a piece of Australian crane history, we help you bid with confidence.
With online access, national reach, and support from MCT Equipment and All Cranes Sales, we make it easy to source hard-to-find truck cranes without overpaying.
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